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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 455.007 (2026)

Mootness doctrine, public interest exception to apply upon expiration of the order

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  455.007.  Mootness doctrine, public interest exception to apply upon expiration of the order. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which has expired.

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(L. 2011 H.B. 111, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1231)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 17 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2011–2025 · leading case: K.L.M. v. B.A.G., 532 S.W.3d 706 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017).
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K.L.M. v. B.A.G., 532 S.W.3d 706 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 12× “(internal quotation omitted); Section 455.007 (Supp. 2014). “Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which has expired.”
C.D.R. v. Wideman, 520 S.W.3d 839 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 7× “And, in the context of an appeal from a full order of protection, this exception to the mootness doctrine is addressed by section 455.007, RSMo 2016: Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to…”
C.I.A. v. T.E., 423 S.W.3d 844 (Mo. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 4× “This exception to the mootness doctrine is set forth in section 455.007: Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which: (1) Has expired; and (2)…”
J.S. v. D.C., 368 S.W.3d 289 (Mo. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 6× “, inter alia, to file a memorandum addressing the issue of whether the appeal had become moot or whether the public interest exception applied in light of Section 455.007 RSMo Cum.Supp.2011. This Court ordered the issue of whether the appeal should be dismissed as moot to be…”
TIFFANI AUSTIN, Petitioner-Respondent v. LARRY JARRED, 578 S.W.3d 847 (Mo. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “Section 455.007 provides, nevertheless, that “Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which has expired.”
T.C.T. v. Shafinia, 351 S.W.3d 34 (Mo. Ct. App. 2011). “; § 455.007(2), 2011 Mo. Legis. Serv. 523 (West).”
Hail v. Hail, 380 S.W.3d 655 (Mo. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 4× “007: Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which: (1) [h]as expired; and (2) [sjubjects the person against whom such order is issued to significant…”
K.L.M. v. B.A.G., 532 S.W.3d 706 (Mo. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 12× “(internal quotation omitted); Section 455.007 (Supp. 2014). “Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of protection which has expired.”
K.C. v. Kent Chapline (Mo. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 4× “6 However, even if the February 24, 2021 renewal had not occurred, we would still review the merits of Chapline’s appeal pursuant to section 455.007, which provides that, “Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness…”
L.E.C. v. K.R.C. (Mo. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 4× “3 Section 455.007; K.L.M., 532 S.W.3d at 709; C.”
C.I.A. v. T.E. (Mo. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 4× “This exception to the mootness doctrine is set forth in section 455.007: Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine shall apply to an appeal of a full order of 2 Given the disposition of the appeal, the…”
Frank Jindra v. State of Missouri (Mo. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “Statement of Facts On February 23, 2015, Jindra filed in Boone County Circuit Court adult abuse petitions pursuant to Section 455.007 et. seq., requesting ex parte orders of protection against two of his tenants.”
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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 455.007(2): 1 case
T.C.T. v. Shafinia, 351 S.W.3d 34 (Mo. Ct. App. 2011). “; § 455.007(2), 2011 Mo. Legis. Serv. 523 (West).”
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